"The U.S. is a team in transition, playing in a sport in transition, and Friday’s loss made clear the program’s difficulties in remaining atop the world of women’s soccer."

"In Friday’s loss to Sweden, the U.S. women’s national team’s Christen Press missed a crucial penalty kick. She didn’t lose the game by herself by any means, but it’s a tough burden she will have to carry. A kind person on Twitter — they exist! — came up with a perfect way to cheer up Press. Since Press loves dogs, why not share pictures of dogs with her?"